backbone
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definition
noun
Both chickens and humans are vertebrates, a group of animals that have skulls and backbones .
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; the spine.
these firms are the backbone of our industrial sector
the chief support of a system or organization; the mainstay.
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Therefore, the 'backbone' of the squad remains the same, which will probably not be enough to improve on last season's third place.
If anything, the premier deserves a pat on the back for finally having enough 'backbone' to speak the truth.
he has enough 'backbone' to see us through this difficulty
I heard from a number of wireless ISPs, too, though those are just as subject to the 'backbone' connection cost issues and have scalability problems, too.
I'll tell myself I just don't want to get into it, when the truth is, I have no 'backbone' whatsoever.
the great Pennine range is the 'backbone' of England
And they have to see that I have the strength, the 'backbone' and the character to be president.
He cites his mother as his inspiration, support and the 'backbone' of his success.
What happened to the grit, the determination, the 'backbone' ?
Colin has volunteered at the museum for six years, and as with all the volunteers, is the 'backbone' of the organisation.
Can't sophisticated people attack the computer systems that are the 'backbone' of these big financial institutions?
Show some 'backbone' , and apply some wisdom.
prickles of sweat broke out along her 'backbone'
But what our party really has to have is some 'backbone' .
Today, an access control system is the 'backbone' of many organizations' total security plan.
Farming is the 'backbone' of this great nation and personifies the grit, determination, and values of America.
What the football team needs now is a head coach with 'backbone' and character.
Character and 'backbone' behind closed doors is why, among players, he is still respected.
The protective mucus in the gastrointestinal tract consists of glycoproteins - a protein 'backbone' with carbohydrate side chains.
Traditionally, skills of a given trade were transmitted from father to son thereby forming the 'backbone' of the apprenticeship system.
Third, specific interactions between the polar headgroups and chemical groups of the 'backbone' and side chains of the peptide are missing from the model.
She knew it wasn't her husband's fault that his employer's didn't pay him enough for the work he did, but she still wished that he would have enough 'backbone' to try and find another job.
Instead, data traffic travels through the IP 'backbone' or another public network, which offers hackers enough opportunities for their work.
he has the 'backbone' to see us through this difficulty
I shall just point out very briefly some of the good things we have done in rural health, which supports the 'backbone' of this country.
these firms are the 'backbone' of our industrial sector
The spinal cord, a pathway for messages between the brain and the body, is protected by the 'backbone' , or spinal column.
Just as in rural areas of the United States, there is little commercial interest in extending the Internet 'backbone' to rural areas in less developed countries.
The 8Mb backbone was expected to provide a noticeable advancement in capacity over the area network 'backbone' .
And the system, with few exceptions, still provides the 'backbone' of professional education and development within the Army.
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